U-NEXT will be the title sponsor and exclusive distributor of “<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/11/u-next-will-be-the-title-sponsor-of-the-charity-event-u-next-presents-dream-tennis-ariake-in-which-kei-nishikori-and-shingo-kunieda-will-participate-and-will-be-broadcast-exclusively/" title="U-NEXT will be the title sponsor of the charity event “U-NEXT presents Dream Tennis ARIAKE” in which Kei Nishikori and Shingo Kunieda will participate and will be broadcast exclusively on U-NEXT | Press release from U-NEXT Co., Ltd.”>Dream Tennis ARIAKE” to be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Due to the title sponsorship, the tournament name is “U-NEXT presents Dream Tennis ARIAKE”. If you are a monthly member of U-NEXT, you can enjoy it without any additional charge.
“Dream Tennis ARIAKE” is an event sponsored by IMG (International Management Group) that started in 2011 as a charity event for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, at the request of player Kei Nishikori. This year, it will be held at Ariake Coliseum for the first time in seven years as a charity event for the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Kei Nishikori, who made a full-fledged return to the ATP Tour this season and has currently risen to 107th in the rankings, is joined by Shingo Kunieda, a legend in the wheelchair tennis world, and Kaito Oda, the youngest gold medal winner at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. A prestigious lineup of players and other players is scheduled to participate. In addition to the heated singles matches, the doubles pairing, which can only be seen here, is also a highlight.
U-NEXT supports the purpose of this event and will be the first title sponsor for a live tennis broadcast. “U-NEXT presents Dream Tennis ARIAKE” plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to JTA’s Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund.
We have received comments from the participating players regarding the holding of this tournament.
・Kei Nishikori
“Dream Tennis ARIAKE” to be held on December 8th will be streamed by U-NEXT. There will be a singles match between me and Daniel Taro, and Kunieda and Kaito Oda will also be participating, so please come to the venue.
If you can’t come to Ariake Coliseum, please check it out on U-NEXT!
・Shingo Kunieda
“Dream Tennis ARIAKE” will be back on December 8th! The opponent is starting to practice only on the opponent. Please check it out on U-NEXT!
・Daniel Taro
At Dream Tennis, which will be held for the first time in six years in December, I will have my first singles match with Nishikori. I’m really looking forward to it now.
I hope you enjoy it at U-NEXT!
Announcement of additional match card
Two new matchups have been decided today.
Men’s Singles: Shintaro Mochizuki vs. Rei Sakamoto
Both players, who are expected to lead the next generation of Japan, will clash on the stage of Dream Tennis. Mochizuki, who made it to the top four at the 2023 Kinoshita Group Japan Open, will face Sakamoto, who won the 2024 Australian Open Junior. This is a serious competition where neither party can afford to lose, so don’t miss it.
NEW mix: Kei Nishikori, Shingo Kunieda vs. Rei Sakamoto, Kaito Oda
NEW Mix is a doubles game in which a wheelchair player and a regular player form a pair. The legendary pair of Nishikori and Kunieda, who have led the Japanese tennis world, will take on the next generation of notable players, the pair of Sakamoto and Oda. Players and spectators are sure to get excited about this dream match that can only be seen here.
“U-NEXT presents Dream Tennis ARIAKE”
Live streaming: Sunday, December 8, 2024
*Details such as distribution period will be announced at a later date.
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[Battle card]
・Dream Singles *1 set match (planned)
Kei Nishikori vs. Daniel Taro
Shintaro Mochizuki vs. Rei Sakamoto
Shingo Kunieda vs. Keito Oda
・NEW Mixed Doubles
Kei Nishikori and Shingo Kunieda vs. Rei Sakamoto and Kaito Oda
In addition, multiple matches are scheduled including singles, doubles, and new mixes.
*The order of the battles is not as follows.
*The match card is subject to change.
[Players scheduled to participate]
Kei Nishikori, Taro Daniel, Shintaro Mochizuki, Kaito Uchida, Rei Sakamoto, Shingo Kunieda, Kaito Oda, Yui Ueji, Sayaka Ishii, Mana Koike
*Participating players may be subject to change.
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